Green Line Extension

Map of New Stations

Proposed Green Line Extension includes stations at the following locations: Union Square, Innerbelt/Brickbottom, Washington Street, Gilman Square, Lowell Street, Ball Square, College Avenue, Winthrop Street, and Mystic Valley Parkway/Rte 16.

Source: http://www.greenlineextension.org/img_SlideView.asp?GID=3448&GroupID=11903&reccount=1&maxrec=0&View=&Expanded=&Image=3448


Accessibility of Gilman Square Station for Pedestrians, Cars, and Abutters
Comments from the Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development sent to the Executive Office of Transportation on September 12, 2008 read as follows:

• "Homan's Building - This building represents a key a development site for the City of Somerville and only the absolute minimum area should be taken as part of the Extension project, if anything is needed. The parking lot also needs to be preserved for the building.
• Kiss and Ride - No rider parking or Kiss and Ride should be included at this location.
• Size and Elevation - This station seems significantly larger than shown at other locations. The only entrance should be at the upper level off of Medford Street and not from the parking lot for the Homan's Building since this will be a development site.
• Connection With High School and Community Path - We believe that direct access to the platform should be provided from the Community Path and Somerville High School because Medford Street access alone will not be sufficient for the key potential rider groups. High School students will be one of the key user groups for this station and their paths should be carefully considered in the planning effort to make sure they do not develop cut-through paths that are contrary to safety at this location.
• School Street - Allowing direct access from School Street should be considered."
  

Source: http://www.somervillema.gov/cos_content/documents/A-12OSPCD-EOTletter-GreenLineStationConcepts9-12-2008.pdf


The Board of Aldermen seem to have included these comments in a presentation made on 17 September, 2008:

• No Kiss & Ride or Commuter Parking
• Needs Adequate Bus, Bike and Pedestrian Access and Circulation
• Preservation of Holman Property for Future Development
• Direct Access from High School, Community Path and School Street
  

Source: http://www.somervillema.gov/cos_content/documents/A-9BOAPresentation-GreenLine9-17-2008.pdf